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EdmondLascaris: /* How to make a computer more sustainable */

2023-11-10T19:31:50Z

How to make a computer more sustainable

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	* Use applications that limit excessive reading and writing to the hard drive (physical or solid state drives). Using a pdf document on a computer only needs minimal access to the hard drive. Similar for word processing or watching a video.		* Use applications that limit excessive reading and writing to the hard drive (physical or solid state drives). Using a pdf document on a computer only needs minimal access to the hard drive. Similar for word processing or watching a video.
	* Keeping hard drives less than 70% full of capacity so that the file management system can optimise access to files (e.g. less fragmentation of large files).		* Keeping hard drives less than 70% full of capacity so that the file management system can optimise access to files (e.g. less fragmentation of large files).
	* Archiving files on external ~~mediasuch~~ as hard drives or USB memory sticks to reduce disk space requirements on the main computer hard drive.		* Archiving files on external media such as hard drives or USB memory sticks to reduce disk space requirements on the main computer hard drive.
	* Unfortunately, any computer software that results in high processor temperatures or excessive writes to the hard drive or solid state drive (SSD) will shorten the life of the computer.		* Unfortunately, any computer software that results in high processor temperatures or excessive writes to the hard drive or solid state drive (SSD) will shorten the life of the computer.
	* Applications to run on the computer include:		* Applications to run on the computer include:

EdmondLascaris: /* How to make a computer more sustainable */

2023-05-02T18:04:53Z

How to make a computer more sustainable

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	= How to make a computer more sustainable =		= How to make a computer more sustainable =
	Here are some simple suggestions on how you can make any computer more sustainable. Ideally, a computer should last for 10-20 years and perform important, but limited functions. In computer terms we need to create the transport equivalent of a '''bike, walking paths and efficient public transport system''' - rather than a transport system dominated by cars (electric, petrol, gas and diesel), roads and highways.		Here are some simple suggestions on how you can make any computer more sustainable. Ideally, a computer should last for 10-20 years and perform important, but limited functions. In computer terms we need to create the transport equivalent of a '''bike, walking paths and efficient public transport system''' - rather than a transport system dominated by cars (electric, petrol, gas and diesel), roads and highways.
	* If you have a PC install Linux (e.g. Debian or Ubuntu Linux flavours).		* If you have a PC install Linux (e.g. Debian or Ubuntu Linux flavours). You can also install the Raspberry Pi Desktop.
	* If you have a Mac you can keep the existing operating system but don't upgrade it constantly to the next new version. The Mac operating system is actual built on a Linux platform, so it is already very efficient.		* If you have a Mac you can keep the existing operating system but don't upgrade it constantly to the next new version. The Mac operating system is actual built on a Linux platform, so it is already very efficient.
	* Install an app so that you can monitor the processor temperature. Ideally the temperature should be 40degC or lower. High processor temperatures will shorten the life of the computer.		* Install an app so that you can monitor the processor temperature. Ideally the temperature should be 40degC or lower. High processor temperatures will shorten the life of the computer.

EdmondLascaris at 20:13, 21 April 2022

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	= [[Debian installation on Mac]] =		= [[Debian installation on Mac]] =
	~~= Raspberry Pi setup =~~
	~~= Installing the Arduino IDE =~~
	~~= Installing Atom and the Pymakr package =~~
	~~= Using MediaWiki - the same software that runs Wikipedia =~~
	~~= [[Essential software]] =~~
	~~= Node-RED installation =~~
	~~= Updating old Mac laptop computers =~~
	= Retro Computers =		= Retro Computers =
	Retro computers are a very important learning tool within schools.		Retro computers are a very important learning tool within schools.

EdmondLascaris: /* Vision for Sustainable Computers */

2022-03-23T02:18:16Z

Vision for Sustainable Computers

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	Your mission should therefore be to understand as much as you can about Linux and the Raspberry Pi so that you can support the hosting of information to help your local community, especially information and ideas that relate to sustainability practises.		Your mission should therefore be to understand as much as you can about Linux and the Raspberry Pi so that you can support the hosting of information to help your local community, especially information and ideas that relate to sustainability practises.

	~~Some of the sustainability practises that allow us to live Simply, Frugally and Happily include:~~
	* Living in a tiny, well insulated home
	* Dressing appropriately - second hand goods, natural fibres, purchase of high quality garments, sparingly use polyester or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) for winter garments, washing clothes less, darning more (form of repair for clothes).
	* Growing vegetables, fruits and nuts in our front and back yards
	* Eating more vegetables and less dairy, fish and meat
	* Traveling by walking, cycling or taking public transport or by telecommuting (working from home)
	* Buying Green Energy or install a small PV system for home use (2 x 200W PV Panels) with battery storage
	* Using less energy overall for heating, cooling, transport and the manufacture of goods
	* Using all roof water in large tanks (10,000 to 20,000 litre capacity) and use grey water for growing food
	* Composting all food, green and organic waste at home and recycling our own waste by making humanure using waterless composting toilets
	* Living on less - consume just 10% of what we do today. Work less in the monetary economy too.
	* Repairing and conserving what we already have
	* Teaching others how to make and do things for free
	* Donating time to charity and community events
	* Nurturing strong family, social and community ties

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 * Donating time to charity and community events
 * Nurturing strong family, social and community ties
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EdmondLascaris: /* How to make a computer more sustainable */

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How to make a computer more sustainable

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	** Miscellaneous - photo editing, scanning, Voice over IP (VoIP).		** Miscellaneous - photo editing, scanning, Voice over IP (VoIP).
	* Video conferencing software is processor intensive. However new versions could be developed that are less processor intensive.		* Video conferencing software is processor intensive. However new versions could be developed that are less processor intensive.

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	== Role of Technology in Sustainability ==		== Role of Technology in Sustainability ==

EdmondLascaris: /* Second World War Rationing */

2022-02-10T02:31:53Z

Second World War Rationing

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	Food, clothing and other goods were severely [https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/rationing '''rationed in Australia during Second World War''']. Rationing was used to help manage shortages and to ensure that valuable supplies could be allocated to troups in battle and other allied countries that needed our goods. However the principle of rationing can be applied to Sustainability because it forces a population to conserve what they have, become more sel-sufficient an consume less and share any excesses with friends and family.		Food, clothing and other goods were severely [https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/rationing '''rationed in Australia during Second World War''']. Rationing was used to help manage shortages and to ensure that valuable supplies could be allocated to troups in battle and other allied countries that needed our goods. However the principle of rationing can be applied to Sustainability because it forces a population to conserve what they have, become more sel-sufficient an consume less and share any excesses with friends and family.

	Rationing was applied to many of the staple ~~and essential~~ food products of the day, which were much more limited that what supermarket stores offer today:		Rationing was applied to many of the staple food products of the day, which were much more limited that what supermarket stores offer today:
	* petrol,		* petrol, clothing, tea, sugar, butter, meat, eggs andmilk.
	* clothing,
	* tea,
	* sugar,
	* butter,
	* meat,
	* eggs,
	* milk.

	Rationing was managed by a special Government agency called the Rationing Commission. Everyone was given a booklet with coupons. They would use the coupons when buying a good at the shops. Households would often trade and share tokens. Anyone breaching of the rationing regulations were severely punished. People living in the country typically fared better (especially in the UK were rationing was more strict) than in the city, because they could produce or procure more of their own goods, especially meat.		Rationing was managed by a special Government agency called the Rationing Commission. Everyone was given a booklet with coupons. They would use the coupons when buying a good at the shops. Households would often trade and share tokens. Anyone breaching of the rationing regulations were severely punished. People living in the country typically fared better (especially in the UK were rationing was more strict) than in the city, because they could produce or procure more of their own goods, especially meat.

EdmondLascaris: /* Vision for Sustainable Computers */

2022-02-09T20:34:52Z

Vision for Sustainable Computers

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	* Using less energy overall for heating, cooling, transport and the manufacture of goods		* Using less energy overall for heating, cooling, transport and the manufacture of goods
	* Using all roof water in large tanks (10,000 to 20,000 litre capacity) and use grey water for growing food		* Using all roof water in large tanks (10,000 to 20,000 litre capacity) and use grey water for growing food
	* Composting all food, green and organic waste at home and ~~even~~ making humanure		* Composting all food, green and organic waste at home and recycling our own waste by making humanure using waterless composting toilets
	* Living on less - consume just 10% of what we do today. Work less in the monetary economy too.		* Living on less - consume just 10% of what we do today. Work less in the monetary economy too.
	* Repairing and conserving what we already have		* Repairing and conserving what we already have

EdmondLascaris: /* Role of Local Government */

2022-02-09T20:33:29Z

Role of Local Government

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	* Host community social pages for special interest groups related to sustainability		* Host community social pages for special interest groups related to sustainability
	All these services would be paid for by the community (similar to a library service).		All these services would be paid for by the community (similar to a library service).
	These services would be free of advertisements and residents would not ~~inadvertently~~ be selling their data.		These services would be free of advertisements and residents would not be selling their data.

	= [[Debian installation on Mac]] =		= [[Debian installation on Mac]] =

EdmondLascaris: /* Role of Local Government */

2022-02-09T20:33:09Z

Role of Local Government

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	== Role of Local Government ==		== Role of Local Government ==
	Local government should play a significant role in supporting a sustainable technology ecosystem.		Local government should play a significant role in supporting a sustainable technology ecosystem.
	* Provide free email to local residents		* Provide free email with limited storage (e.g. 5GB) to local residents
	* Host Wikipedia sites (using the mediawiki engine) or simple web sites with content relevant to the community (e.g. Urban farming wiki)		* Host Wikipedia sites (using the mediawiki engine) or simple web sites with content relevant to the community (e.g. Urban farming wiki)
	* Host file servers with educational and Creative Commons content and resources for schools (e.g. Khan Academy)		* Host file servers with educational and Creative Commons content and resources for schools (e.g. Khan Academy)
	* Host community social pages for special interest groups related to sustainability		* Host community social pages for special interest groups related to sustainability
	All these services would be paid for by the community (similar to a library service).		All these services would be paid for by the community (similar to a library service).
	These services would be free of advertisements and residents would not be selling their data.		These services would be free of advertisements and residents would not inadvertently be selling their data.

	= [[Debian installation on Mac]] =		= [[Debian installation on Mac]] =